Revitalizing Winskill Park & KinVillage Community Centre

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The Government of Canada is making investments in British Columbia to refresh public spaces and stimulate local economies Delta- Safe and inclusive public spaces are key to building vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities and attract new visitors, supporting local businesses and boosting economic vitality.Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity and Member of …

Minister Qualtrough on opening of Santiago 2023 Pan American Games

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SANTIAGO – Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport said: “Athletes from across the Americas will come together to officially open the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Team Canada, led by the unwavering spirit of flag-bearers Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson (beach volleyball), will march proudly into Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, joining close to 7,000 athletes from 41 countries, …

Minister Qualtrough presented autographed Canada Flag

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Ottawa – Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, thanked Delta Gymnastics-World Gymnaestrada Team for presenting her with their autographed Canada Flag from their recent performance in Amsterdam. She said: “Congratulations to the athletes and coaches for representing us so well on the world stage!”

Cutting red tape for employers who protect temporary foreign workers

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Delta – With growing labour and skills shortages across the country, many Canadian employers are struggling to fill jobs that are essential to their operations. The Government of Canada recognizes these challenges and wants to help employers hire the workers they need, while also reducing the administrative burden of such a task and ensuring temporary foreign workers are protected from …

Trudeau makes major cabinet shuffle

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Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made major changes to his cabinet since 2015. Here are some of the big changes:  Anita Anand becomes Treasury Board president  Bill Blair becomes defence minister  Dominic LeBlanc becomes public safety, democratic institutions, and intergovernmental affairs minister  Sean Fraser becomes minister of housing, infrastructure and communities  Pablo Rodriguez becomes transport minister and maintains …

Canada supports establishment of National Autism Network

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Another step towards the implementation of a national autism strategy Richmond – BC: Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. Estimates show that about 1 in 50 children and youth in Canada aged 1 to 17 years has been diagnosed with autism. The Government of Canada is committed to improving the health and well-being of Autistic Canadians of all ages and …

BC investing in ventilation improvements in 6 Delta schools

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Delta – Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Delta, Ravi Khalon, Minister of Housing and Government House Leader and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Delta North, and Doug Sheppard, Superintendent of Schools for the Delta School District, announced a joint investment of more than $1.1 million to improve ventilation in …

Addressing current, emerging labour demands in health care

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Mississauga – In recent years Canada’s health care workers have been challenged like never before and this has led to unprecedented levels of burnout, absences, and turnover. These workforce challenges are not only affecting the hard-working health workers we rely on, they’re also affecting patients who are experiencing long wait times for surgeries, emergency room closures, and difficulty accessing family …

Proposals asked for youth-driven accessibility projects

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Gatineau – Young people are leading the way in breaking down barriers to accessibility and enabling the participation of all Canadians in every aspect of society. That is why the Government of Canada is providing opportunities for Canadian youth to develop important skills, while investing in an inclusive and accessible Canada. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla …

Investing in over 900 projects to increase accessibility in communities  

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Gatineau – Every Canadian deserves to fully participate in all aspects of society and to contribute to our communities and the economy.  For this reason, the Government of Canada continues to support organizations across the country, who are investing to make spaces, communities, workplaces, services and systems more accessible and improving the inclusion of persons with disabilities. Today, as part …